V For Vendetta Dystopian Society

A dystopia is defined as a futuristic, imaginary universe in which those who revolt against the conventional ideals are faced with terrible circumstances (Lascos). Works such as the film “V for Vendetta,” directed by James McTeigue and the short story, “Harrison Bergeron,” written by Kurt Vonnegut perfectly illustrate the concept of a dystopian world. Furthermore, a utopia is a place or state which appears to be ideally perfect in respect of politics, laws, customs, and conditions (Lascos). However, these dystopian works contradict this idea by emphasizing the negative effects on society present in attempt to create a utopia.

The first characteristic of a dystopian state is the restriction and control of information, independent thought, and

The party of this nation sets extreme orders against the acceptance of homosexuals, “foreigners” and muslims. Moreover, those who stray from the policies the government deems admissible are to be mercilessly repressed or terminated by the secret police force, known as “the fingermen.” In this era, the British government has stripped their citizens away from all civil liberties, by restricting them of certain opinions and media. The television network, BTN is the sole show that families are permitted to watch in their homes. However, English families are constantly being fed false information and propaganda by this state-owned network. Gordon Deitrich, the main persona attached to the popular television show faced cruel consequences following the airing of his original comedy skit. The skit poked fun at the chancellor and his search for “V,” the presumed “terrorist” that is threatening the force of bureaucracy. In an interview-based setting, Gordon converses with the chancellor, regarding the “terrorist business,” in which the interviewer hands him a glass of warm milk to ease him into the hard-hitting questions. As the chancellor accepts the glass, he then claims that the “terrorist has been